[ UK /ˈɪɹɪtˌe‍ɪt/ ]
[ US /ˈɪɹɪˌteɪt/ ]
VERB
  1. excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame
    Aspirin irritates my stomach
  2. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
    It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
    Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
  3. excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus
    irritate the glands of a leaf
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How To Use irritate In A Sentence

  • Skin is easily irritated, chapped, chafed, and sensitized.
  • Without the protection of the eyelid, the inside of the eyelid and the surface of your eye may become dry, irritated and inflamed.
  • The squatting man, suddenly irritated, sat back to look up at her. MAN'S LOVING FAMILY
  • Symptoms of organotin exposure can include irritated skin, dizziness, difficulty breathing, and flu-like symptoms. Scientific Blogging
  • the constant sound of dripping irritated him
  • So-and-so was always a name important enough for her to recognize, and he always said it in a sort of fake bored way that irritated her. Something Unpredictable
  • The more she pesters him with emotional calls, the more irritated he becomes.
  • Officers also carry CS spray which stings, irritates, and incapacitates the suspect.
  • Her throat and eyes were irritated.
  • And, if they don't like it, people are likely to be far less irritated and unsolicitous having shelled out only $2 than being out $8 and have five beers they don't like. Archive 2007-09-01
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